Citizen Science Programs

Watching birds is more popular than ever! Tens of thousands of Canadians share their energy, skill, and bird observations through Bird Studies Canada's bird surveys. These "Citizen Scientists" provide a tremendous service by volunteering their time to track the health of bird populations.

Research and Conservation

Using data from our targeted research initiatives and Citizen Science programs, and in collaboration with conservation partners, our scientists monitor bird population trends, investigate declines, and recommend actions to protect the health of ecosystems we all depend on.

Help Us Conserve Canada’s Birds

You can play an important role in conserving Canada's wild birds! Bird Studies Canada supporters provide charitable donations as well as making
valuable Citizen Science contributions. Our nationwide programs are focused on the highest-priority conservation needs for birds.

Grassland Birds at Risk

Across North America, birds that depend on grasslands are in steeper decline than most other groups of birds. The reason is simple: ongoing degradation and loss of grassland habitats. Losses aren't just happening to our native prairie
habitats. They are also occurring widely in man-made agricultural grasslands like pastures and hayfields, especially in eastern North America.

Bird Studies Canada staff have been working on a variety of research and monitoring projects, and helping provincial, national, and international government and non-government agencies create conservation strategies. Going forward,
we recognize that conservation of grassland birds depends almost entirely on stewardship from private landowners, especially farmers, on breeding and wintering grounds.